Zaccharie Risacher, the top pick in last June’s draft, is progressing in his rehabilitation from a left adductor strain and will be reevaluated in approximately one week, according to a team press release (Twitter link).
It’s relatively good news for the Hawks, as it doesn’t appear Risacher’s injury is a long-term issue. The rookie forward has already missed the last three games due to the injury, which he suffered against Phoenix last Tuesday.
Risacher is averaging 10.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists in his rookie campaign. He hasn’t shot well, connecting on 40.3 percent of his field goal attempts and 28.1 percent beyond the arc. He has started in all but two of his 39 appearances.
Risacher had a 33-point outing against the Knicks on Nov. 6 but hasn’t reached the 20-point mark in any other contest.
Vit Krejci has been inserted into the lineup in his place.